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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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